QUESTION I am in the last week (Week 6) of the Bodyweight Beginner Program. The following are my scores: WK1: Hand release (T) pushups: 22 Squats: 32 Sit ups:26 Diesel Row: 11 WK3: Hand-release pushups: 33 (with breaks) Squats: 49 (continuous) Sit-ups: 37 (continuous) Pull-ups: 12 (with breaks) WK6: Hand-release pushups: 40 (with breaks) Squats: […]
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Caffeine Deep Dive Q&A
Questions by Rob Shaul, Answers by AI/ChatGPT What does the latest research say about the benefits or negatives of caffeine? The latest research on caffeine suggests both benefits and negatives, depending on the dose, frequency, and individual response. Here are some key findings: Benefits: Improved cognitive function: Caffeine can enhance mental alertness, concentration, and cognitive […]
Arete 4.8.23
Military Marine trio honored for foiling stabbing at a Virginia Chick-fil-A, Task & Purpose From Korea to Afghanistan: Special Forces Legend Billy Waugh’s Amazing Career Spanned Five Decades, Military News The Army Should Be Looking for a Few Older Soldiers, Defense One 5th Active-Duty Service Member Arrested on Jan. 6 Charges, Military News Pandemic Pounds […]
Feedback Wanted: How would designating Mexican drug cartels as official “Terrorist Organizations” impact the US Military, SOCOM, Federal LE (DEA, Border Patrol, FBI, etc.) and bordering state law enforcement?
By Rob Shaul Former US Attorney General Bill Barr urged the US to declare certain Mexican drug cartels as official “Terrorist Organization” in a March 2, 2023 opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal. In his argument, Barr cited the 100,000+ deaths in America annually caused by opioid overdoses. Then, on March 8, 2023, GOP Senators […]
MTI’s Summer Backcountry Gear List
By Rob Shaul We received an email question this week asking to update my current outdoor gear recommendations. The below list is what MTI recommends for summer backpacking, car camping, and fly fishing trips. Clothing Shorts: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Pants: Outdoor Research’s Ferossi Pants Underwear: Outdoor Research Echo Boxer Briefs Long Johns: Anything […]
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for March 2023
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for March 2023 1. Athlete’s Subscription 2. Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Training Plan 3. Bodyweight Foundation 4. Big 3 Strength + 3-Mile Run Training Plan 5. Hypertrophy Program for Skinny Guys 6. Ultimate Meathead Cycle 7. Military On-Ramp Training Plan 8. Big 3 Strength + 5-Mile Run Training […]
Q&A 4.1.23
QUESTION I was wondering how plans like the SF ruck plan work. It’s a year long plan of many sections, but don’t you lose what you gain after time of always switching it up every month? Or does this slowly build you better and better if I was to do 2 years of this plan? […]
Arete 4.1.23
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Leaders’ Impact on Married Army Couples: Recommendations as an Army Officer Married to Another Army Officer
By Matt Lensing, MTI Contributor The saying goes, “if the Army wanted you to have a spouse they would have issued you one.” I highly doubt whoever first spoke these words ever considered that a Soldier’s spouse would have a full time career let alone be a Soldier themselves. Despite the challenges, my active duty […]
Arete 3.25.23
Military No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money, Task & Purpose MORALE: U.S. Navy Sinking Morale, Strategy Page America Is Still Reeling from The Consequences of The Iraq War, 1945 Army Identifies Command Sergeant Major Who Was Killed Alongside 3 Children, military.com Fort Bliss Sergeant Major […]